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Title: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: iago on March 11, 2006, 12:50:07 PM
I don't want to post too much news, but this is just damn funny if you ask me:

QuoteIn the Netherlands, criminals are stealing money from ATM machines by blowing them up.

First, they drill a hole in an ATM and fill it with some sort of gas. Then, they ignite the gas -- from a safe distance -- and clean up the money that flies all over the place after the ATM explodes.

Sounds crazy, but apparently there has been an increase in this type of attack recently. The banks' countermeasure is to install air vents so that gas can't build up inside the ATMs.

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/03/blowing_up_atm.html
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: Sidoh on March 11, 2006, 12:52:43 PM
That's a good countermeasure.  Personally, I'd just stick two armed marines by every ATM! :)
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: Newby on March 11, 2006, 01:10:15 PM
Hahaha. This reminds me of why my uncle is wanted in the state of Ohio.

Him and his buddies used to work for this arcade back when they were ~17, and kids would stick in dollars for quarters. Apparently, the arcade did a lot of good business.

One night, they tied the ATM to a truck on the bed of it, and drove out of the store with it. About a few miles away on this deserted road, they pushed it OFF the moving truck (going 80mph or so) and about a thousand of quarters shot out everywhere. You'd figure they'd steal it when it was empty of quarters, so they could collect the dollars... but no... this is my uncle's family. He's wanted in Ohio, another Uncle pushed a teacher out of a 2nd story window at school... :P

In total, they collected $250 or so. For 4 people.

They're now wanted in the state of Ohio and cannot return. :)
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 01:15:54 PM
The Netherlands are doing really bad economy right now so I'd suppose the people are getting desperate for money.

P.S: iago, didn't you say something about posting too much news? :P
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: Sidoh on March 11, 2006, 01:28:59 PM
Quote from: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 01:15:54 PM
P.S: iago, didn't you say something about posting too much news? :P

I don't reacall him saying that.  Regardless, what's wrong with posting news?
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: d&q on March 11, 2006, 01:37:17 PM
If I haven't seen it, its news to me!
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 02:05:36 PM
Quote from: Sidoh on March 11, 2006, 01:28:59 PM
Quote from: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 01:15:54 PM
P.S: iago, didn't you say something about posting too much news? :P

I don't reacall him saying that.  Regardless, what's wrong with posting news?

You shouldn't remember and or have to recall, becauseI wasn't talking to you.

I posted a few news threads, and in a previous discussion in one of those threads, I got this response from iago:

Quote from: iagoThere's nothing wrong with posting a few news stories.  As long as you aren't posting like 10/day.

The comment was in referance to:
Quote from: iagoI don't want to post too much news, but this is just damn funny if you ask me:

Notice the ":P" on my post, I never say there was anything wrong with posting too much news, I am poking fun at iago, obviously.

Now stop being a trouble maker and go away Sidoh! :P
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: Sidoh on March 11, 2006, 02:27:39 PM
Quote from: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 02:05:36 PM
You shouldn't remember and or have to recall, becauseI wasn't talking to you.

I posted a few news threads, and in a previous discussion in one of those threads, I got this response from iago:

They're public forums.  Expect those other than the person you're talking to directly to see what you're posting.  If you don't want replies to any of your posts, don't post them on the forums.

Quote from: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 02:05:36 PM
Quote from: iagoThere's nothing wrong with posting a few news stories.  As long as you aren't posting like 10/day.

The comment was in referance to:
Quote from: iagoI don't want to post too much news, but this is just damn funny if you ask me:

Notice the ":P" on my post, I never say there was anything wrong with posting too much news, I am poking fun at iago, obviously.

Yes, yes.  That's blatantly obvious.  You're stupid.

Quote from: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 02:05:36 PM
Now stop being a trouble maker and go away Sidoh! :P

Coming from you, that's a really low blow.  I'm not any sort of trouble maker compared to you.
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: igimo1 on March 11, 2006, 02:58:09 PM
Quote from: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 01:15:54 PM
The Netherlands are doing really bad economy right now so I'd suppose the people are getting desperate for money.

P.S: iago, didn't you say something about posting too much news? :P

What're you talking about? Their economy is strong.
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 08:26:33 PM
Quote from: Topaz on March 11, 2006, 02:58:09 PM
Quote from: GameSnake on March 11, 2006, 01:15:54 PM
The Netherlands are doing really bad economy right now so I'd suppose the people are getting desperate for money.

P.S: iago, didn't you say something about posting too much news? :P

What're you talking about? Their economy is strong.
No, it's not, not from what I have heard. I would like to see sources.
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: Joe on March 11, 2006, 11:12:17 PM
We should trust GameSnake. He's dutch!
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: igimo1 on March 11, 2006, 11:20:19 PM
...Thanks for deleting my post citing my sources
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: Newby on March 12, 2006, 12:45:34 AM
Haha, that was low GameSnake.
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: iago on March 12, 2006, 02:33:17 AM
I checked and GameSnake did indeed delete a post from this topic.  To quote myself:

Quote from: iago on May 15, 2005, 01:12:21 PM
I now allow group "Official x86 Member" to moderate the general forum.  Don't abuse it, or I'll take it away.

So I have removed the ability for the x86 group to moderate this forum.  If you would like to be a moderator anyways, talk to a leader. 
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: GameSnake on March 12, 2006, 12:23:54 PM
Topaz flamed yet again when alls I asked was for some sources. I was just sick of him always doing that. I didn't warrant a rude comment. Give everyone thier moderation back, take mine away its more fair that way.
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: Blaze on March 12, 2006, 02:08:03 PM
Quote from: GameSnake on March 12, 2006, 12:23:54 PM
Topaz flamed yet again when alls I asked was for some sources. I was just sick of him always doing that. I didn't warrant a rude comment. Give everyone thier moderation back, take mine away its more fair that way.

You COULD have edited out the parts that flamed you, and left a note at the bottom of the post.  Deleting something that proved you wrong... for shame.
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: Sidoh on March 12, 2006, 02:15:20 PM
To me, it seems that every time GameSnake is proven wrong, he resorts to something like that.  If he doesn't do that, he'll say something like "why can't we just agree?! T_T".

It gets on my nerves, but I live on.
Title: Re: Dutch Bandits Blowing Up ATMs
Post by: igimo1 on March 13, 2006, 02:43:38 AM
Quote from: GameSnake on March 12, 2006, 12:23:54 PM
Topaz flamed yet again when alls I asked was for some sources. I was just sick of him always doing that. I didn't warrant a rude comment. Give everyone thier moderation back, take mine away its more fair that way.

If you hate it so much, prove me wrong instead of deleting my post. That'll shut me up, not you being a coward and removing the challenge.